CWS Update February 2014

CWS calls for doubling of humanitarian aid to Iraq and Syria. South Indians rise up against violence. Child dies collecting water in Uganda and debt cancellation in Ebola-affected countries. We need your help to make change happen.

Looking out for each other

Hermalinda and Arnesto have survived drought and political instability. Find out why...

Please donate to the Summer Story Appeal so more people can grow the food their families need now.

Help Syrian Refugee Families

More than 3.2 million Syrians are refugees in neighbouring countries. Most of them are women and children. They need food, shelter, heating, medical care, education and security. Please give generously to the CWS Syria Appeal.

Stop Violence against Women and Girls

Students from Sivakasi Nadar Matriculation School on Madurai, South India say stop violence against women and girls. On 14 February they joined One Billion Rising in a mass global action.

You can support them and EKTA. Read on.

Iraqi Crisis Appeal

More than 1.8 million people have fled their homes in northern Iraq. They are in desperate need of food, water, shelter, healthcare and protection from violence. Please give what you can to help.

Christian World Service is the development, justice and aid agency of the New Zealand Churches. We work to end poverty and injustice throughout the world by supporting communities working for better lives and livelihoods, humanitarian relief in times of disaster and campaigning against the causes of global poverty.